Art
Years 1 & 2
During Year 1 the children are exposed to a range of different styles and techniques. They have the opportunity to use paint, clay and other resources to create their own art. They also have the opportunity to use famous artists’ work as inspiration and to experiment with their styles.
In Year 2 children explore colour, shape and space, and pattern and use them to represent their ideas and feelings in an imaginative manner. They use a variety of materials including paints, colouring pencils, pastels, charcoal and clay. The children are also exposed to various artists and their work e.g. Monet, Mondrian.
Years 3 & 4
In Art, pupils use a variety of art materials and media and are taught art and design techniques, such as drawing, painting and sculpture in order to create a range of 2D or 3D artwork. Individuality and the personal touch are always encouraged and praised, and children become more confident in using all kinds of materials given and in designing and improving their own and others’ designs. As pupils progress, they begin to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of art and design. Children learn about great artists, architects and designers in history.
Years 5 & 6
For Art activities pupils use a variety of materials and media to produce creative artwork. Pupils are encouraged to develop their creativity and imagination and become more confident in using all kinds of materials given. As pupils progress they begin to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of art and design. Pupils will be taught to develop their techniques, including their control and their use of materials, with creativity, experimentation and an increasing awareness of different kinds of art, craft and design.
They are required to:
- Improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials [for example, pencil, charcoal, paint, clay]
- Learn about great artists, architects and designers in history
- Appreciate, evaluate and understand not only established works of art but the work of the peer group
- Create sketch books to record their observations and use them to review and revisit ideas
